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VATF-2 is currently back home and available for deployment.

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VATF-2 is currently accepting applicaitons for several opennings. Applications are due by March 1, 2019. More infomation can be found here.

The National Urban Search and Rescue System

The National Urban Search and Rescue System was established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1989. It is a framework for structuring local emergency service personnel into integrated disaster response task forces. Virginia Task Force 2 is a specialized rescue organization comprised of highly trained Firefighters, Technical Rescue Technicians, Medical Professionals, Canine Handlers, Engineers and Physicians from various cities and departments located throughout the region; such as Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Franklin, James City County, Navy Regional, Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Williamsburg, Henrico County, and York County.

USAR Mission:

The National Urban Search and Rescue System was established under the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1989. It is a framework for structuring local emergency service personnel into integrated disaster response task forces. VATF-2 is located at 513 Viking Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is under the leadership of Fire Chief Steve Cover. The Task Force can be deployed by FEMA to any national emergency or disaster.

Capabilities of VATF-2

Reconnaissance - to determine damage and provide damage assessments for local, state and federal officials.

Survey and Evaluate Hazardous Material Situations.

Structural and Hazard Evaluations - of buildings needed for immediate occupancy to support disaster relief operations.

Stabilization - of damaged structures that include shoring and cribbing operations.

Coordination of the Federal Resources - in an effect to locate, extricate and provide initial medical care and treatment to victims trapped within collapsed structures resulting from a disaster.

Virginia Task Force 2 is a specialized rescue organization comprised of highly trained Firefighters, Technical Rescue Technicians, EMS Personnel, Canine Handlers, Engineers and Physicians from various cities and departments located throughout the region; such as Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Franklin, James City County, Navy Regional, Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Williamsburg and York County.